COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY
TYPES OF THREATS AND ATTACKS
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Social Engineering
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Brute-force attack
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Malware
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DDOS
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Detailed explanation-1: -Adware refers to a type of malware that displays unwanted advertisements on your computer or device. Adware is commonly activated unknowingly when users are trying to install legitimate applications that adware is bundled with.
Detailed explanation-2: -Adware is a form of malware that hides on your device and serves you advertisements. Some adware also monitors your behavior online so it can target you with specific ads.
Detailed explanation-3: -As part of an organization’s security and data protection program, it should have a plan in place that, at minimum, mitigates risk to systems and networks arising from four common types of malicious software: trojans, spyware, viruses, and ransomware.
Detailed explanation-4: -Adware is any software application in which an advertising banner or other advertising material displays or downloads while a program is running. The ads are delivered through pop-up windows or bars that appear on the program’s user interface.